Ceratostigma encompasses both evergreen and deciduous shrubs, as well as herbaceous perennials. The plants feature simple leaves that typically display vibrant autumn colors. In late summer and autumn, they produce short spikes of salver-shaped blue flowers that can emerge from the ends of branches or the leaf axils.

Ceratostigma

Ceratostigma 'Autumn Blue'

Ceratostigma 'Summer Skies'

Ceratostigma abyssinicum

Ceratostigma asperrimum

Ceratostigma capensis

Ceratostigma capensis 'Alba'

Ceratostigma griffithii is a semi-evergreen, woody sub-shrub characterized by its bristly leaves edged in purple-brown. In late summer and autumn, it produces clusters of blue flowers and exhibits noteworthy autumn foliage color.

Ceratostigma griffithii

Ceratostigma griffithii 'Album'

Ceratostigma griffithii 'Tiny Dragon'

Ceratostigma griffithii wild-collected

Ceratostigma minus

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides is a low, spreading perennial that forms a dense mat through its extensive root system. Its oval green leaves transition to shades of red or purple as autumn approaches. From late summer, it produces clusters of vibrant blue flowers.

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides

Ceratostigma ulicinum

Ceratostigma willmottianum is a compact, deciduous shrub that features elongated leaves measuring up to 5 cm long, which transition to a red hue in the fall. Its flowers, approximately 2.5 cm across, are a deep blue and appear in dense clusters at the tips of the branches.

Ceratostigma willmottianum

Ceratostigma willmottianum 'My Love'

Ceratostigma willmottianum Desert Skies ('Palmgold')

Ceratostigma willmottianum Forest Blue ('Lice') is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 60 cm in height. It features lance-shaped foliage that transitions to red hues in the autumn. From late summer into autumn, this plant produces clusters of small, rich blue flowers, measuring about 2 cm across, reminiscent of plumbago blooms.

Ceratostigma willmottianum Forest Blue ('Lice')

Ceratostigma willmottianum Sapphire Ring ('Lissbrill' PBR) is a medium-sized, deciduous shrub with an open branching structure. It produces blue flowers and showcases vibrant autumn foliage.